According to legend, Sinope was founded by the Amazons, who named it for their queen, Sinova. The city's ancient inhabitants ascribed its foundation to Autolycus, a companion of Hercules. Destroyed by the wandering Cimmerians, it was refounded toward the end of the 7th century bce by a colony of Milesians.
Apr 14, 2024
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Other historical accounts claim that Sinop was a Hittite port, refounded by the Milesians in the 7th century B.C.E. before becoming the capital of the Kingdom ...